Lentils with Quinoa and Onions

This is a very savory dish, one of my favorites. More a winter dish, but I make it all seasons when the mood hits.

6 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 onions, sliced into rounds ¼ inch thick
1 ½ cups green lentils, sorted and rinsed
salt and pepper
¾ cup quinoa - rinsed
optional toppings: feta or goat cheese, red pepper flakes

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook stirring frequently, until the onions are browned- 12-25 minutes. Meanwhile put the lentils in a saucepan with one quart of water and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until they are cooked through, not mushy, 20-30 minutes. In another small saucepan put 1 ½ cups of water and the quinoa. Bring to a boil and then simmer until done, approximately 15 minutes.
Mix ingredients together add salt and pepper to taste, plate it up and add the cheese and pepper flakes.